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A user-created list of 31 movies featuring boarding school settings, genres and themes. Includes classics like Dead Poets Society and Harry Potter, as well as recent releases like The Blackcoat's Daughter and Wild Child.
- Flirting (1991) This is the best of all the coming-of-age high school genre films. It is set in the mid-1960s Australia at an all-boys school. The protagonist of the film is a sympathetic yet strong/intelligent character.
- Never Let Me Go (2010) ‘Never Let Me Go’ is one of the most distressing and depressing films you’ll ever see, so it’s easy to imagine why this film, despite a wealth of positive reviews, failed at the American box office so badly.
- Au Revoir les Enfants (1987) Louis Malle’s critically appreciated autobiographical movie ‘Au Revoir Les Enfants’ narrates the story of a Catholic boarding school in occupied France during the Second World War and its raid by the Gestapo to catch hold of three hiding Jewish students.
- Lost and Delirious (2001) This movie is about following your beliefs and living what you feel. It is about recognizing what you “live for” going after it with all you’ve got.
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) Directed by Chris Columbus. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. Adventure, Family, Fantasy (2h 32m)
- Au Revoir Les Enfants (1987) Directed by Louis Malle. Starring Gaspard Manesse, Raphaël Fejtö, Francine Racette. Drama, War (1h 44m) 8.0 on IMDb — 97% on RT.
- Scent of a Woman (1992) Directed by Martin Brest. Starring Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell, James Rebhorn. Drama (2h 36m) 8.0 on IMDb — 85% on RT. Scent of a Woman comes in at number three on this list because it teaches the importance of standing up for yourself and what you think is right (even more effectively than Dead Poets Society).
- Dead Poets Society (1989) Directed by Peter Weir. Starring Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke. Comedy, Drama (2h 8m) 8.1 on IMDb — 84% on RT.
Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Boarding School movies. #1. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) Rating: 8.4/10. Length: 1h 57min. Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Science Fiction. Director: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey|1 more credit »
A list of 18 movies featuring boarding school settings, genres and themes, created by IMDb user Vanny614. Includes titles such as Tanner Hall, Wild Child, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and more.
Mar 24, 2021 · A list of boarding schools featured in movies and TV shows, from Zoey 101 to Vampire Academy. Find out which schools have the best amenities, teachers, and students, and how they deal with drama, magic, and danger.
5 days ago · When it comes to Movies About Boarding Schools, there is no limit to the movies talking about this idea. Here are 25 of the top ones. Dead Poets Society (1989) ★★★★. 3.2 out of 4 stars. From Peter Weir, starring Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles. Rated PG.
